Strike Operations Aboard the Midway-class Aircraft Carrier the USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) Part 1

Description

This film shows McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II interceptor fighter aircraft as they were launched from catapults aboard the USS Coral Sea. AGM-62 Walleye missiles are seen as they were moved across the deck of the aircraft carrier, ordnancemen are shown as they loaded 750-pound bombs under pylons, and Grumman C-1A Trader carrier-onboard-delivery (COD) transport aircraft and Grumman A-6B Intruder attack aircraft are seen parked in the background. Two Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King cargo and utility transport helicopters are shown on the flight deck of the USS Coral Sea, and crew members are seen as they were entertained by a Commander, Seventh Fleet (COMSEVFLT) band attached to the Galveston-class guided missile light cruiser the USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5). Individuals in the audience included Capt. William H. Harris (Commanding Officer of the USS Coral Sea), Capt. Wayne E. Hammett, Red Cross volunteer Theo Whitsell, and Ms. Jane Watson. Capt. Hammett, RAdm. Howard E. Greer, and Capt. Buddy Burt are also seen as they sat together during a flag briefing.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities